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Distance from Lima to Gent

Straight line

10,403 km
6,464 mi · 5,617 NM

By road

2,231 km
1,386 mi

Travel time

24 h 25 min
flight ≈ 13 h 30 min

Direction

NE 38°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Gent?

Lima (Peru) and Gent (Belgium) are very far apart: 10,403 km in a straight line, that is 6,464 miles or 5,617 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Gent is 2,231 km (1,386 miles), about 24 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Gent lies to the north-east (initial bearing 38°). The route crosses from Peru into Belgium. The halfway point is at 24.5677°, -47.1302°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 30 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lima from Gent?

By road it is 2,231 km (1,386 miles) from Lima to Gent; in a straight line it is 10,403 km (6,464 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Gent?

About 24 h 25 min on the fastest route (2,231 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gent from Lima?

Gent is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 38°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Gent?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 30 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.